York had something Johnson Controls didn't have: a decent business in the residential market.
The green movement has also created opportunities for Johnson Controls in the battery business.
But that would have been contrary to Johnson Controls' business principles and cultural environment.
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In 1978 Johnson Controls began to branch out, acquiring Globe-Union, a Wisconsin producer of automotive batteries.
Through smart strategic moves--and a bit of luck--Johnson Controls is in a sweet spot these days.
Thus, Johnson Controls can ill afford to not expand in this critical growth market.
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While in Michigan, the President will tour the Johnson Controls Inc. advanced battery facility.
Neither Johnson Controls-Saft, nor any of its subsidiaries, are an active party to the legal action.
Firms like Johnson Controls and Honeywell would help make the buildings more efficient and guarantee results.
Work on the project, overseen by Johnson Controls, should be completed by February 2013.
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Johnson Controls, the Fortune 500 giant, will now pick up the pieces and finance A123's bankruptcy.
Workday added new customers in the quarter including DuPont, Johnson Controls and Yale University.
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Johnson Controls is the best corporate citizen in the U.S., according to CR magazine's annual ranking.
Johnson Controls, the big auto supplier, says coming lithium ion batteries will also have better safety systems.
Although this line of work is losing money for Johnson Controls in North America, it's making money abroad.
For instance, in the automotive seating market in China, Johnson Controls occupies top position with 44% market share.
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These higher production volumes will in turn raise demand for automotive batteries and interiors manufactured by Johnson Controls.
David Myers, who was York's chief executive and is now president of the building efficiency group at Johnson Controls.
Johnson Controls' software can monitor buildings worldwide over the Internet, sending an e-mail to managers if there's a problem.
"Our attention to the environment and climate change has been core to Johnson Controls throughout our history, " he says.
Johnson Controls ranked 22nd among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens a year ago, when Hewlett-Packard held the top spot.
Forbes spoke with Roell about Vision Week and its value for Johnson Controls.
Johnson Controls will announce first quarter earnings of fiscal 2013 Friday, January 18.
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The forum was a run-up event to the annual energy efficiency conference hosted by Johnson Controls, a Milwaukee, Wis.
So what I want to say to you, Johnson Controls, is: There is nothing wrong with our country.
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Many of those customers--from automakers to mass retailers, facility managers and more--also participated, describing what they value from Johnson Controls.
The 1990s were boom years for Johnson Controls' automotive business, as carmakers handed off more engineering and assembly to suppliers.
The majority of analysts think investors should stand pat on Johnson Controls, with 13 of 21 analysts rating it hold.
Johnson Controls competes with other major automotive battery manufacturers like Exide, GS Yuasa, East Penn and Fiamm in this space.
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